Retro – Rampaged Reality

Donkey Kong Wall, The Classic Arcade Game as Functioning Shelves Los Angeles-based designer Igor Chak used his early childhood memory of colorful steel beams and ladders found in the classic arcade game Donkey Kong to create his functioning and brilliant Donkey Kong Wall shelf design. Donkey Kong Wall by Igor Chak (Twitter) Via: mahlibombing |Continue reading

While checking Pantone swatches, Carmichael Lynch discovered a classic video game hiding within the pile. It’s time for some Pac-Man Fever! Pantone Pac-Man by Carmichael Lynch (YouTube) (Facebook) (Twitter) Submitted by: phildesignart

The ancient discovery of Pac-Man has been placed on artist Jared Moraitis’ rad “PAKKU-MAN” shirt design and now there are buttons to match! These limited edition 25 sets are signed and numbered by the artist! Available to purchase for $5 each at his BEASTWRECK shop. PAKKU-MAN Button Pack by Jared Moraitis (Facebook) (Twitter) Via: beastpop

Trip out in the magical Mushroom Kingdom, with help from artist Andrew Robinson. He created this far out piece for the What Not blog’s current theme. The Donk by Andrew Robinson (Blog) (deviantART) (Twitter)

The Crimson Daggers dropped the art challenge “Bloodsport 3: Gauntlet!" on their website and dared anyone to remake the classic Gauntlet cover. Talented artist Mike Azevedo accepted this challenge and totally nailed a killer redesign filled with tons of unique style. (Full Size) Gauntlet Cover by Mike Azevedo / PkMike (deviantART) (Twitter) Submitted by: Dave Rapoza

Pac-Man would have been a lot easier if I could have played the Spaced Invaders remix that artist Grégoire Guillemin designed. Prints, iPhone / laptop cases and skins now on sale at his Society6 store. Related Rampages: Famous Capsules 2 (More) Pac Invaders by Grégoire Guillemin (Society6) (Behance) (Twitter)

Star Wars takes on a retro Scandinavian mid century style in this set of posters by artist Jan Skácelík. Prints are now on sale at Etsy! Star Wars Posters by Jan Skácelík (Etsy) (Flickr) (Facebook) (Twitter)

This Atari 2600 (grandfather of console gaming) received a beautiful custom 24k gold plating to the exterior by Urchin Associates. Pong like a rock star! Atari 2600 in 24k Gold by Urchin Associates Via: it8bit | Technabob

If you enjoy dancing Space Invaders in a sketchy style, Bartotainment has what you need over at PIXELKITSCH. Make sure that you check out his entire set. Related Rampages: QBERT Point of No Return | PACMAN KOPF (More) Animated Invader Sketches by Bartotainment (Blog) (Flickr)

Artist Riccardo Bucchioni gives us a quick history lesson in gaming. The famous pixelated characters are on sale in shirt form over at Supercombo. Related Rampages: The Evolution of Ghosts | Bustin’ Made Them Feel Good Pixels Hall Of Fame by Riccardo Bucchioni (Flickr) (Twitter)